NES8006 : Data preparation, analysis, interpretation and presentation for MSc
- Offered for Year: 2021/22
- Module Leader(s): Mrs Helen Adamson
- Lecturer: Prof. Mark Reed
- Owning School: Natural and Environmental Sciences
- Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
| Semester 1 Credit Value: | 10 |
| ECTS Credits: | 5.0 |
Aims
To be equipped to analyse data for qualitative or quantitative research projects.
Outline Of Syllabus
Will focus on preparing data for analysis, understanding which test to do, how to do it in RCommander and how to present results for the dissertation
• Qualitative data: research design and evaluative criteria; research methods;
Quantitative data: Correlation and regression; parametric and non-parametric comparison of means; multivariate techniques using R Commander and Vegan within RStudio.
Teaching Methods
Teaching Activities
| Category | Activity | Number | Length | Student Hours | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 7:00 | 7:00 | Alternate assessment revision |
| Guided Independent Study | Assessment preparation and completion | 1 | 5:00 | 5:00 | Alternate assessment |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 7 | 1:00 | 7:00 | Synchronous online stats practicals |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Practical | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Synchronous online stats practical |
| Guided Independent Study | Directed research and reading | 1 | 51:00 | 51:00 | Writing up notes, reading on topics of interest |
| Structured Guided Learning | Academic skills activities | 9 | 2:00 | 18:00 | Statistics activities |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 7 | 1:00 | 7:00 | Synchronous online sessions with tutors |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Drop-in/surgery | 1 | 2:00 | 2:00 | Synchronous session with tutor |
| Scheduled Learning And Teaching Activities | Module talk | 1 | 1:00 | 1:00 | Synchronous online module talk |
| Total | 100:00 |
Teaching Rationale And Relationship
A combination of lectures with associated practicals to allow students to learn theory then practise data analysis techniques in computer labs.
Assessment Methods
The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners
Other Assessment
| Description | Semester | When Set | Percentage | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer assessment | 1 | M | 100 | Alternate assessment |
Assessment Rationale And Relationship
Assessment will assess students’ learning as they will be presented with data sets; they have to decide how best to analyse, interpret and present the data to answer specific questions.
Study Abroad students may request to take their exam before the semester 1 exam period, in which case the format of the paper may differ from that shown in the MOF. Study Abroad students should contact the school to discuss this.
Reading Lists
Timetable
- Timetable Website: www.ncl.ac.uk/timetable/
- NES8006's Timetable